Barcelona extends Hamza Abdelkarim contract to 2030, moving quickly to secure the future of the Egyptian striker after just months of his breakthrough at the club. Abdelkarim originally joined Barcelona from Al Ahly on loan in February 2026. After impressing with the U19 side and during preseason, Barcelona made the move permanent in June and…
Barcelona sporting director Deco has thrown his weight behind Lamine Yamal as the 2026 Ballon d’Or favourite, saying the teenage winger’s performances for club and country make his case difficult to ignore. Deco made the comments during an interview with RAC1, adding to growing support for Yamal inside Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick has also publicly…
Manchester United have eased concerns over Luke Shaw injury news after the left-back and Matthijs de Ligt were left out of Wednesday’s open training session at Carrington. The pair were given a planned rest day as part of workload management rather than because of new injuries. Their absence comes just a day before United begin…
Como Champions League debut 2026 will be one of the biggest nights in the club’s history, but some of the most important people inside the sold-out stadium will not be club executives or VIPs. President Mirwan Suwarso and several Como directors have given up their own seats for the Como RB Leipzig Champions League match,…
Marco Palestra’s rise from a promising Atalanta youngster to a Chelsea new signing has received another boost after his outstanding 2025/26 season was recognised in Serie A. The 21-year-old defender impressed while on loan at Cagliari, making 37 league appearances and contributing five goal involvements. His performances earned him the Serie A Best Defender award…
FIFA has backed Nigeria’s ongoing football reform process after meeting Nigerian sports officials and football stakeholders in Zurich. The talks come days after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and the federation’s executive committee resigned following growing criticism of Nigeria’s recent results. The crisis became more serious after the…
A rape allegation against Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele Jr has taken a dramatic turn after the woman who made the accusation publicly withdrew it and apologised to the player and his family. Chioma Oniniwu, who accused the Singapore-based footballer in 2025, said in a new statement that Ebele did not rape her and accepted responsibility…
Newcastle United are closing in on a major attacking addition, with the club agreeing a deal worth around £55 million for Lille forward Matias Fernández-Pardo. The 21-year-old Belgium international is expected to complete his move after a medical, with the agreement reported at around €60 million before additional bonuses. The Matias Fernández-Pardo Newcastle transfer is…
Liverpool were forced to settle for another 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League win. But beyond the result, Victor Muñoz’s late equaliser offered Liverpool something important: proof that the new-look squad can still find answers when matches go wrong. Forest Expose Liverpool’s…
The latest Liverpool transfer news suggests the club could be heading for a dramatic final week of the summer window, with Bradley Barcola moving closer to Anfield while Stefan Bajcetic prepares for an emotional return to Celta Vigo. Liverpool are reportedly making progress in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola talks, while Bajcetic’s permanent…
